...Odors are perceptions that arise as a result of the stimulation of the olfactory sense (olfactory epithelium) by fragrant molecules, and although the type (quality), intensity, pleasantness/unpleasantness, and preference are subjective, there is little difference in sensitivity and response in normal health (sense of smell). Regardless of the type of odor, the phenomenon that causes unpleasant or unpleasant odor perception is called a malodor or malodor pollution, and the causative agent is a malodorous substance. Generally, malodors are complex odors that are transient and occur frequently, and can provoke extreme emotional reactions in people as a precursor to air pollution.... *Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "odor pollution" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…においは有香分子の嗅覚(きゆうかく)(嗅上皮)刺激の結果で生ずる知覚で,種類(質),強弱,快・不快ならびに嗜好は主観的であるが,通常の健康状態では感受性と応答には大差がない(嗅覚)。においの種類に関係なく,いやな,または不快なにおい知覚の生ずる現象が悪臭あるいは悪臭公害と呼ばれ,その原因物質が悪臭物質である。一般に悪臭は複合臭で,一過性,頻発などの特色をもつ大気汚染の前兆として,人々に極端な感情的反応を起こさせる。… ※「悪臭公害」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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